Tropical Smoothie Cafe

665 Us Hwy 29 N Ste 400, Athens, GA 30601
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Tropical Smoothie Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's latest score of 74 falls below the Athens average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water and mold-like substance build-up at bottom of ice scoop holder. CA: Ice scoop holder should be cleaned often enough to prevent substance build-up or growth. Ice scoop and holder both sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment using incorrect method for sanitizing dining room tables - 1 bucket method. CA: Establishment must use approved method for sanitizing dining tables (approved 2 bucket method - 2 buckets both with sanitizer solution and separate cloths). COS - Discussed methods with person in charge and switched to 2 bucket method.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop in bulk sugar with handle touching product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on box of parmesan cheese, and on shelf over boxes over tortillas. COS - Jacket moved to employee lockers.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
74
Oct 1, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.